Department profile
DLA Piper LLP (US)

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

USA Guide 2026 : California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

Share profile

DLA Piper LLP (US)

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper houses a strong bench of practitioners who are held in high regard in the space. The team demonstrates notable strength in providing counsel on regulatory requirements and tax issues. The members are also adept at assisting clients with matters arising from acquisitions and expansion. The firm's client base covers a range of sectors including technology and manufacturing.
View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • DLA Piper represented Ripple Labs in multiple $1 billion+ share buybacks.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • With a wide range of experts, DLA can handle sophisticated, multi-jurisdiction matters.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • DLA is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and responsive. It provides access to specialists, great customer service and have global reach.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • The team provides services within the time needed and help navigating complex challenges.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

  • The team has an international presence and keep up to date on the latest laws in various jurisdictions worldwide. It is able to deliver quick turnarounds and have been an invaluable partner to us.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Michelle Lara
    Michelle Lara

    Michelle Lara

    Michelle Lara has notable strength advising on transactional employee benefit and executive compensation matters. This includes designing and implementing equity plans and retention bonus programs.

    • She is pragmatic when addressing issues, recognizing that not everything is black or white.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

    • Michelle offers relevant, sophisticated and pragmatic advice on tight timelines. We highly value our partnership with her.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Dean Fealk
    Dean Fealk

    Dean Fealk

    Dean Fealk routinely advises clients on the tax and regulatory implications related to complex equity and incentive arrangements. He is adept at handling matters with cross-border elements.
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper LLP (US) (2)

California: Los Angeles & Surrounds

  • Profile image of Michelle Lara

    Michelle Lara

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

    View profile

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

DLA Piper LLP (US) has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership